It is advisable to contact each of your utility suppliers, (electricity, gas and water suppliers, telephone, mobile phone, TV licensing authority, satellite/cable companies), to inform them of the date of your move as soon as you have had it confirmed.

Let's face it, who doesn't want to save a few pounds when moving home? You've probably forked out a small fortune on Solicitor's fees, Estate Agent fees or perhaps a hefty deposit, if you're renting.

Firstly, ask yourself a few questions; do I have time to pack, load a van and drive the van to the new destination? Am I physically able to do all of these things? Will I need help from friends and family? What if something goes wrong on the day, do I have a back-up plan? When I finally get there, can I unload the van again? Do I rent a van or borrow one? Do I need extra insurance?

The whole process is very exhausting! As with many things, it is a good idea to consider professional help, which will probably come in the form of a team who can do the move much quicker than you can. You can still be packing while they are loading a vehicle fully equipped for the job.

In terms of cost, you will find very reasonable rates online considering how much work is involved. You might be surprised at how much a removals firm actually costs and how efficient they are. They will also come with a vehicle which can probably do the move in one trip, saving loads of time. They'll also be fully trained to lift all the heavy items that you will undoubtedly struggle with. The removals firm will also be fully insured and very experienced at home and commercial moves.

If you've accumulated too much stuff, time is short or you are in between moves Buckley's Storage in Salford, Manchester can provide clean, dry and secure facilities specifically for storing all your belongings.

Let a good, reputable company take the strain and hassle away. Ask relatives for recommendations or look online for good reviews. It really will be money very well spent and you might just find time during moving day to put your feet up with a cuppa! Always assuming you remembered where you packed the kettle :)

Moving house can be stressful. It's one of the top three biggest causes of stress in life along with divorce and bereavement. Buckley's Removals in Salford, Manchester endeavour to make the process as stress-free as possible and get you to your new home in one piece!

Here are some tips to consider:

A reputable firm such as ours will take great care of your belongings being fully insured and experienced. Having a strong, co-ordinated team will also save you time and hassle.

Invest in some packing materials such as boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape and a marker pen for labelling! Being organised is half the battle. Buckley's Removals can advise you on what you might need.

Don't leave all the packing until the last minute. Do a little bit each day before the move.

If time is short consider short-term storage units if you've accumulated too much stuff. You can sort it all at a later date. Buckley's Storage can provide clean, dry and secure facilities specifically for this.

If you have more time take this opportunity to clear out anything that you no longer require. This will save you transferring stuff unnecessarily to your new abode leaving you feeling more organised at the other end.

Remember to recycle unwanted items and that charity shops are always in need of good quality items to sell on.

Label boxes on the side so they can be read whilst stacked. Remember to identify their contents and the room to which they are to be directed. You'll be amazed at how much time this little tip will save!

Keep all screws, etc together so you don't lose them when you need to put items back together. Sandwich size bags or envelopes are ideal for this purpose however don't forget to label these and tape them to the item.

Before the move, defrost your fridge and freezer and clean thoroughly using diluted bleach. Leave the door open a little to prevent mould.

Tape drawers closed with their contents still in if they're not too heavy. This will save time.

When you arrive at your new home, one of the first tasks to do is to ensure that the beds are re-assembled and made so that you don't have to think about this later on when you are tired.

If you're moving home soon or have already moved home around the Manchester area, then you'll want to consider looking into removals and storage services. Many of us think we can do this kind of thing ourselves - store it in a spare room or ask a relative to help us out with an extra car - but if you think that, then you're really downplaying the importance and convenience of hiring professionals to do the job.

For one, when it comes to moving your belongings, professional house and office movers can ensure that nothing is broken or damaged in the move (on the off chance that it is, that's what insurance is for). Professional removers are strong enough to carry your heaviest boxes with ease, and they do it every single day - there's not much likelihood that they're going to drop your most fragile items. Hiring professionals to move your stuff can also cut down a 12-hour removals and packing job to just a couple of hours, which means you can have more time to settle down in your new home before the end of the day.

If you're doing any renovations or improvements on your new home, you also can't overestimate the importance of storage. If you choose to store your belongings in your home while work is being done, you don't run the risk of the items being damaged or dirtied, but by hiring affordable storage space you can make sure everything is safe and out of the way during the work. It can also make your home a lot more pleasant to live in, without you having to squeeze around boxes and furniture everywhere!

Hiring professionals for removals and storage in the Manchester area is, ultimately, your decision, but it can make a huge difference to the process of moving home, and lower your stress levels to boot!

We are perfectly placed to provide fast, efficient removals in Manchester. We're one of the top removal companies and our purpose built, modern warehouse will leave you with no concerns as to the safety of your belongings. We are conveniently located so that we can travel anywhere in the Greater Manchester region. Our experience in helping lots of people with removals means we can guarantee a hassle free removal service for you.

We are a friendly removals firm and our customers are our top priority. We take time to discuss your plan with you, so we know exactly what your home removals requirements are. We brief our team fully so they know exactly what to do when they arrive at our property. The crew will be aware of times, schedules, packing materials and special requirements and will arrive at your home with everything they need to pack and move your belongings swiftly and efficiently.

Having us come and remove your belongings is much cheaper then you think and frees you up for more important home or office removal tasks in the process. We offer full packing, partial packing and self packing - completely tailor made to your needs. Our staff are specially trained in packing to ensure your belongings arrive at our warehouse safely. We use use sturdy boxes, clean and strong paper, and soft padding to protect your household contents. We pad everything with soft blankets ensuring your belongings will arrive at their destination the same condition they left your property.

Contact us today to see how we can help you with your removals in Manchester and the Greater Manchester Region. We can offer a full removals service, you don't have to lift a finger. Our specialists will guide you through every step of the way so your removal goes as smoothly as possible.

Buckley Removals and Storage is pleased to announce the launch of our new website built by Spiritas Website Design. The website allows us to display all of the removal, packing and storage services we offer in a easy to navigate and well presented format.

If you are looking for a residential or commercial removals company in Manchester or need somewhere secure to store your belongings; call us on 0161 736 5529

Testimonials

Moving day all went very well, tough steps for the lads at this end in Manchester, all went remarkably well, I would like to thank the lads that did the job, Liam and Jamie, they were excellent, happy to act as a referee for your removal company.

We would just like to take this opportunity to thank, not only you, but everybody who helped us move office. We had an extremely large business removal, which took your company 2 days to complete (at our request), the guys who moved us were very polite and helpful. We have already recommended you to our son's company, who will shortly be making enquiries about your services on staff relocation. Once again Thank you would definitely recommend.

I contacted Buckley's Removal Company in Salford in a bit of a panic as I was moving from Salford to Cardiff and left it a bit late to book a removals company. I needn't have panicked as your company was extremely professional and polite and everything was taken care of. My move went very well, despite the heavy rain from start to finish. Thank you all very much!